Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs GravityBall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dolphin Emulator

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Import game ROMs
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Save and restore progress
  • Adjust sound effects
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use

About

GravityBall

Guide an ancient artifact to escape an alien stronghold. Master unique magical abilities, navigate handcrafted levels, and customize your appearance. Experience a visually stunning journey with an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Master 6 unique abilities
  • 20 handcrafted levels
  • Stunning handmade visuals
  • Original soundtrack
  • Unlockable skins
  • One-time additional download
Features
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Long ago, an ancient ball artifact slept on Earth - a sphere humming with forgotten magic. Then the aliens came. They took it. They locked it deep inside their base, far from the world it once protected. But some powers can't be contained forever. The artifact awakens. Now it has one purpose: escape. You are that ball. Roll, dodge, and unleash ancient magic across an alien stronghold that does not want to let you go. Every obstacle on the road ahead is part of their defense system - and every one of them is standing between you and freedom. MASTER 6 UNIQUE ABILITIES Unlock, buy, and upgrade powers that turn you from a fleeing relic into an unstoppable force: Lightning Discharge: strike the nearest enemy with a bolt of raw energy. Levitation: take to the air, where your acceleration goes through the roof. Time Distortion: slow the world to a crawl and weave through the impossible. Wrecking Ball: swing across the battlefield like never before. Shockwave: stun every enemy around you, then crush them on impact. Pandora's Box: the ultimate power. Unlocked only when all others are mastered. What's inside? Open it and find out... 20 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS No endless runner. No procedural filler. Every one of the 20 levels is uniquely designed, with rising challenge and a real finish line to reach. This is a journey with an ending - your ending. STUNNING HANDMADE VISUALS Every model and texture is crafted by hand. From the artifact's intricate surface to the alien corridors you tear through, GravityBall is built to be beautiful. ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK A custom, original OST scores your escape - pulse-pounding when you need it, atmospheric when the base goes quiet. UNLOCK UNIQUE SKINS Customize your artifact with a collection of distinct skins and roll in style. Awaken. Dodge. Escape. The aliens stole something they never understood. Show them what it can do. Download GravityBall now and begin the escape. To deliver all 20 high-fidelity 3D levels and the complete original soundtrack, this game requires an additional one-time download of approximately 450 MB upon initial launch Terms of Use (EULA): https://nullsoftware.net/terms

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
GravityBall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GravityBall at 100% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. GravityBall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and GravityBall sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GravityBall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 87 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Dolphin Emulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of GravityBall's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dolphin Emulator versus GravityBall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorGravityBall
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better3
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinNull Software

Customer experience

Dolphin Emulator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.9%

GravityBall

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dolphin Emulator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • NES games not loading properly
  • Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for GameCube and Wii games
  • Add support for Sega Genesis
  • Add support for PlayStation games

GravityBall

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
9 purchases

GravityBall

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Pass$2.991 Month
One-time8
  • 5000 Coin Bundle$1.99
  • 10k Coin Bundle$2.99
  • 25 Premium Crystals Bundle$4.99
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  • 20k Coin Bundle$4.99
  • 50k Coint Bundle$9.99
  • 100 Premium Crystals Bundle$17.99
  • 250k Coin Bundle$29.99
  • 250 Premium Crystals Bundle$39.99

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GravityBall free?
GravityBall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or GravityBall?
GravityBall is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while GravityBall averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Dolphin Emulator or GravityBall have ads?
GravityBall shows ads; Dolphin Emulator does not.

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